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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
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
overthrowoverturn
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
flightyswift
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement