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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| hibernate | to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |