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 |
|---|---|
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| airy | of or relating to air : atmospheric |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |