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
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine