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
benisonblessing
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
baubletrinket
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
deifyto make a god of
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
mutedbeing mute : silent
nibbill