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 |
|---|---|
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| rank | relative standing or position |