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

WordMeaning
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
rescindto take away : remove
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
contagiona contagious disease
sowan adult female swine
veerto change direction or course
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch