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 |
|---|---|
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| secular | of or relating to the worldly or temporal |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| comprise | to be made up of |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |