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
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
coalesceto grow together
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious