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
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
catholicroman catholic
disportsport
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit