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 |
|---|---|
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |