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
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion