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 |
|---|---|
| antler | one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| choice | the act of choosing : selection |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |