Superfluous

adjective · SAT GRE

Meaning: More than is needed; unnecessary.

Example

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to forcibly stop or hold back something, such as an activity, information, or a feeling

persistent and determined

present or found everywhere

to clear someone of blame or suspicion

to give up a position of power, especially a throne, or to fail to carry out a responsibility

sudden and unexpected

extremely bad

gained through effort, learning, or experience rather than present from birth