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
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
lateralof or relating to the side