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
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
choicethe act of choosing : selection
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports