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 |
|---|---|
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| aria | air |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |