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 |
|---|---|
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |