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
suitorone that petitions or entreats
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
resurgeto undergo a resurgence