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 |
|---|---|
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| glamor | an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |