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
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing