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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| evenhanded | fair |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |