GRE Word List

ELLIPSIS

the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete

The meaning of the word ellipsis is the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete.

Random words

WordMeaning
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
odoroushaving an odor: such as
abjureto renounce upon oath
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse