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 |
|---|---|
| whimsy | whim |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| savory | having savor: such as |