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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
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
quizzicalcomically quaint
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as