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
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
askewout of line : at an angle
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
maroona dark red
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm