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
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
exegesisexposition
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
purportedreputed
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth