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
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
politicpolitical