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.

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WordMeaning
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
dramaa composition (see composition
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
leave-takingdeparture
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
predisposeto dispose in advance
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice