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
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nuancea subtle distinction or variation
conveneto come together in a body
billowwave
brawnymuscular
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
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