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 |
|---|---|
| acclaim | applaud |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| demure | reserved |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |