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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WordMeaning
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
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assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
irksometending to irk : tedious
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
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implyto express indirectly
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted