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 |
|---|---|
| insurmountable | incapable of being surmounted : insuperable |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| subjective | of, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as |
| oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |