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 |
|---|---|
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| blackball | to vote against |