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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
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
dissentto withhold assent or approval
detachedstanding by itself : separate
estimablecapable of being estimated
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk