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
decreean order usually having the force of law
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
withholdto hold back from action : check
compressto press or squeeze together
mendicantbeggar
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal