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 |
|---|---|
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| musky | having an odor of or resembling musk |