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

WordMeaning
abnegationdenial
agapewide open : gaping
underhandin a clandestine manner
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
surmountto prevail over : overcome
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
gustythe sensation of taste