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 |
|---|---|
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| regeneration | an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
| conviction | the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law |