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 |
|---|---|
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| groom | bridegroom |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| lewd | obscene |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |