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
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
freebooterpirate
smotherto kill by depriving of air
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)