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 |
|---|---|
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| gerontology | the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| sportive | frolicsome |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |