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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
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
disquietudeanxiety
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
pendantsomething suspended: such as
slakesubside