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
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
extrudeto force, press, or push out
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
puerilejuvenile
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
addenduma thing added : addition
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey