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 |
|---|---|
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| flair | a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| whittle | a large knife |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |