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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
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| cadence | the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity |
| congruence | the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent |
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| imbibe | drink |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
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| fervor | intensity of feeling or expression |