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 |
|---|---|
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| sophist | philosopher |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |