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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| warranty | a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |