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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
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
smughighly self-satisfied
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
betrothto promise to marry
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
douseto plunge into water
toutto make much of : promote