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
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
gistessence; main point; substance
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious