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 |
|---|---|
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| piscatorial | piscatory |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |