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 |
|---|---|
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| peon | any of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as |
| fuddle | booze |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |