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 |
|---|---|
| demerit | offense |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| writ | something written : writing |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |