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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| sonnet | a fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme |
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
| reek | smoke |
| sterile | failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores |