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
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
portlydignified
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
frivolousof little weight or importance
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages