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.

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WordMeaning
poisebalance
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
reprisala retaliatory act
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as