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 |
|---|---|
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| contrivance | a thing contrived |
| encompass | include |
| grouch | a fit of bad temper |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |