The Root super: above
Latin root
The root super means above, and it comes from Latin. It shows up across the GRE, hidden inside words that look unrelated at first glance. Once you recognize it, you can decode the meaning of an unfamiliar word on sight instead of guessing. Below are 3 GRE words built from this one root. Learn the root, and you unlock the whole family.
Words from the root super
Behaving as though one is superior to others
“His supercilious attitude alienated coworkers.”
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep
“His knowledge of the subject was only superficial.”
Unnecessary; more than is needed
“The editor removed superfluous words.”
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