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 |
|---|---|
| venue | locale |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| grandiloquent | a lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language |
| provident | frugal |
| executioner | one who executes |
| nib | bill |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |