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
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
meleea confused struggle
supersedeto cause to be set aside
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
incrustationa crust or hard coating
potablesuitable for drinking
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
blackballto vote against