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
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
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anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
peccadilloa slight offense
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
passiveacted upon by an external agency
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
spatefreshet