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
insensatelacking sense or understanding
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
ensconceshelter
constituenta member of a constituency
billowwave
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
addressto mark directions for delivery on
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear