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
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
clipencompass
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
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avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character