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
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
direexciting horror
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
alludeto make indirect reference
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
dissentto withhold assent or approval