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 |
|---|---|
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| clip | encompass |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| languor | weakness or weariness of body or mind |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| satyr | a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |