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 |
|---|---|
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| repercussion | reflection |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| forte | one's strong point |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |