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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
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
wiltloose freshness; droop
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as