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
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
transpireto take place : go on
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores