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 |
|---|---|
| provenance | origin |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| irate | roused to ire |
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |