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 |
|---|---|
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| hothead | a hotheaded person |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| venue | locale |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |