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
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
distendextend
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
reparablecapable of being repaired
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine