GRE Word List
SUPERFLUOUS
exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
The meaning of the word superfluous is exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| momentum | a property (see property |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |