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 |
|---|---|
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |