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 |
|---|---|
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| devious | wandering |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| precipitous | precipitate |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |