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
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
cadeta younger brother or son
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas