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
withholdto hold back from action : check
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion