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
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
dominaterule
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed