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
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
irksometending to irk : tedious
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence