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 |
|---|---|
| collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| osseous | bony |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |