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 |
|---|---|
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| emboss | to raise the surface of into bosses |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |