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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
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biennialoccurring every two years
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment