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 |
|---|---|
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| concordat | compact |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| malediction | curse |