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
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
warrantsanction
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage