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 |
|---|---|
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
| duration | continuance in time |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |