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 |
|---|---|
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| quarry | game |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |