GRE Word List
SUPEREROGATORY
observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
The meaning of the word supererogatory is observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |