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
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
motea small particle : speck
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation