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
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
disconsolatecheerless
apiaristbeekeeper
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
rightfuljust
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of