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
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
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stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable