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 |
|---|---|
| mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| outskirts | a part remote from the center : border |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |