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 |
|---|---|
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| progeny | descendants |
| cow | the mature female of cattle (genus Bos) |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |