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
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
profligatewildly extravagant
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
fuddlebooze
galaxymilky way galaxy
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
rostera roll or list of personnel
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation