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 |
|---|---|
| suture | a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| niggle | trifle |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| peerless | matchless |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |