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
ramificationbranch
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
balma balsamic (see balsamic
compriseto be made up of
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
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omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
peccadilloa slight offense