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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| dire | exciting horror |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| spare | not being used |
| accomplice | one associated with another especially in wrongdoing |