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
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
sedentarynot migratory : settled
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
discretionindividual choice or judgment
smughighly self-satisfied
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic