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
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
tawnyof the color tawny
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
immunenot susceptible or responsive
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recitala detailed account : enumeration
rankrelative standing or position