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
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
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clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
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