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 |
|---|---|
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| billow | wave |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| license | permission to act |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |