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
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
delveexcavate