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
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
nauseateto become affected with nausea
acuitykeenness of perception
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition