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 |
|---|---|
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| capillary | resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |