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
nonsensewords or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
sojourna temporary stay
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality