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1. superfluity - That part of anything that is in excess of what is needed.

2. superfluous - Being more than is needed.

3. superheat - To heat to excess.

4. superintend - To have the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement.

5. superintendence - Direction and management.

6. superintendent - One who has the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement.

7. superlative - That which is of the highest possible excellence or eminence.

8. supernatural - Caused miraculously or by the immediate exercise of divine power.

9. supernumerary - Superfluous.

10. supersede - To displace.

11. supine - Lying on the back.

12. supplant - To take the place of.

13. supple - Easily bent.

14. supplementary - Being an addition to.

15. supplicant - One who asks humbly and earnestly.

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