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 |
|---|---|
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| rout | a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| pedagogue | teacher |