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
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
desiccateto dry up
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
stentorianextremely loud
peerlessmatchless
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf