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 |
|---|---|
| paramour | lover |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |