GRE Word List
SUPERANNUATED
retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete
The meaning of the word superannuated is retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| yore | time long past; Ex. in the days of yore |
| devious | roundabout; erratic; deviating from the straight course; not straightforward; not completely honest; Ex. devious route |
| ignominy | deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat |
| vainglorious | boastful; excessively conceited; N. vainglory: great vanity |
| energize | invigorate; give energy to; make forceful and active |
| constituency | voters represented by an elected official; district so represented; group of supporters (or constituents) |
| trivia | trifles; unimportant matters |
| vicarious | experienced as if one were taking part in the experience of another; done by a deputy for other people; acting as a substitute; Ex. vicarious thrill at the movies; Ex. the vicarious sufferings of Christ |
| dissection | analysis; cutting apart in order to examine |
| minuscule | extremely small |
