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 |
|---|---|
| viand | an item of food |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| residual | remainder |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |