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 |
|---|---|
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| misadventure | misfortune |