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 |
|---|---|
| materialism | a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| estimable | capable of being estimated |