GRE Word List
SUPERFLUOUS
excessive; overabundant; unnecessary; N. superfluity
The meaning of the word superfluous is excessive; overabundant; unnecessary; N. superfluity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humility | humbleness of spirit |
| silt | sediment deposited by running water (at the entrance to a harbor or by a bend in a river) |
| tirade | long angry denunciatory speech; diatribe; harangue; extended scolding; denunciation |
| impiety | irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety |
| imperial | like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism |
| pejorative | (of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them. |
| objective | not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim |
| disavowal | denial; disclaiming; repudiating; disowning; V. disavow; CF. disclaim |
| sybarite | lover of luxury; person devoted to pleasure and luxury; CF. Sybaris: an ancient Greek city in Italy |
| desperado | reckless, desperate outlaw |
