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 |
|---|---|
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| demented | mad |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| cerebration | to use the mind : think |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |