ellipsis

Day 25Level 2

ih-LIP-sis

omission of words

omission of essential words

Part of Speech: noun

Example Sentence:

Use an ellipsis to show words you have removed from the original source and brackets to show words you are inserting for clarity.

Related Words

miserable

ab-jekt

pathetic, miserable, hopeless

artistic

es-THET-ik

relating to or appreciating art or beauty

increase in power

uh-GRAAN-diez

to increase in intensity, power, or prestige; to make appear greater

loyalty

uh-LEE-juhns

loyalty

adulterate

uh-LOY

make less pure; adulterate

deception

AHR-tuh-fis

deception; trickery