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 |
|---|---|
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| tout | to make much of : promote |