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
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
ephemerallasting a very short time
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought