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
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
magnitudegreat size or extent
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder