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
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protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
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betrothto promise to marry
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless