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
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
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consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
avowto declare assuredly
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
quarrygame
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
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