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
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
whittlea large knife