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
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
piedof two or more colors in blotches
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
zephyra breeze from the west
plumagethe feathers of a bird
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
severto put or keep apart : divide