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
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet