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 |
|---|---|
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| garnish | decorate |
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| dispel | to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate |
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