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
validateto make legally valid : ratify
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dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
citadela fortress that commands (see command
branda charred piece of wood
dina loud continued noise
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary