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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| denounce | to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |