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
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
untenablenot able to be defended
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
retiringreserved
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control