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 |
|---|---|
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| laborious | involving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| disclose | to make known or public |