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 |
|---|---|
| bully | a blustering, browbeating person |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| impediment | something that impedes |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| synchronous | happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |