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 |
|---|---|
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| scrap | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| passe | past one's prime |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| chivalrous | valiant |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |