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 |
|---|---|
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| microcosm | a little world |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| romp | one that romps |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
| faculty | ability |
| multilingual | of, having, or expressed in several languages |