GRE Word List

SUPERNUMERARY

exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number

The meaning of the word supernumerary is exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number.

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WordMeaning
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
magnitudegreat size or extent
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
fulcrumprop
ferventvery hot : glowing
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
bestowto put to use : apply