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
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
procurementthe act or process of procuring
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
detonationthe action or process of detonating
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe