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
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
pliantpliable
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
denominationan act of denominating
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness