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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therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
detachedstanding by itself : separate
direexciting horror
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imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
peccadilloa slight offense
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
sparenot being used
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing