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
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
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overweeningarrogant
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