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
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
propellantcapable of propelling
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
frolicfull of fun : merry
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
stoutstrong of character: such as
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness