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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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rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
brawnymuscular
boona timely benefit : blessing
franticemotionally out of control
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India