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
rallyto muster for a common purpose
sophistphilosopher
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
fellskin
underhandin a clandestine manner
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
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