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 |
|---|---|
| recount | to relate in detail : narrate |
| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
| resign | relegate |
| progeny | descendants |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |