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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regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
blareto sound loud and strident
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ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted