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 |
|---|---|
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| implacable | not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated |