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 |
|---|---|
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| dyslexia | a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| espouse | marry |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |