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
brazenmade of brass
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
nurturetraining
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
franticemotionally out of control
nomenclaturename
spoofdeceive
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority