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
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
piscatorialpiscatory
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent