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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| nurture | training |
| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| yield | to bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation |
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |