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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
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
oligarchygovernment by the few
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
fienddevil
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire