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
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
emanateto come out from a source
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
bolstera long pillow or cushion
migrantone that migrates: such as
hauntto visit often : frequent
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
ciliatedpossessing cilia
vertexthe top of the head