GRE Word List
EXPLETIVE
a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
The meaning of the word expletive is a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| dilute | attenuate |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| primal | original |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| outlook | a place offering a view |