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
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
dementedmad
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
cerebrationto use the mind : think
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
amalgama mixture of different elements
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself