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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| warrant | sanction |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |