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 |
|---|---|
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |