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 |
|---|---|
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |