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
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
charlatanquack
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
aceticvinegary
violatebreak
raptlifted up and carried away