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 |
|---|---|
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| wont | accustomed |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| vagary | an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
