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 |
|---|---|
| impregnate | to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| flip | to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| reek | smoke |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |