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
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
hieroglyphicwritten in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
caterto provide a supply of food
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
blackballto vote against
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
briskkeenly alert : lively