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.

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WordMeaning
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
delugean overflowing of the land by water
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
cadavera dead body
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
groombridegroom
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
lewdobscene
bewareto be on one's guard
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose