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
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
preamblean introductory statement
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
nourishmentfood
eventualcontingent
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity