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 |
|---|---|
| ramification | branch |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| comprise | to be made up of |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |