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
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
carriondead and putrefying flesh
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish