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 |
|---|---|
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |