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
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
whittlea large knife
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
galaxymilky way galaxy
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable