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
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
omnipotentalmighty
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
clientelea body of clients
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
unisonidentity in musical pitch
invoketo petition for help or support