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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vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
depositiona testifying especially before a court
lagone that lags or is last
combustiblecapable of combustion
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
rescindto take away : remove