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
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
gauntexcessively thin and angular
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
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