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
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)