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
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
lewdobscene
appurtenancesaccessory objects
compulsionan act of compelling
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
retainto keep in possession or use
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
founderone that founds or establishes