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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ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
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lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
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