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 |
|---|---|
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| sportive | frolicsome |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| fruitful | yielding or producing fruit |
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |