Which word means being more than is needed, useful, or wanted; surplus; excessive?

• A. Supplement
• B. Survey
• C. Superfluous
• D. Suppress

Answer: (C)

The word describes something that goes beyond what is needed, useful, or wanted—extra items or details that aren’t necessary. Superfluous carries a sense of redundancy, like information or parts that could be removed without changing the outcome or meaning. For example, a report filled with superfluous data distracts from the main points and can be trimmed without losing essential insights.

The other options don’t fit this exact sense: supplement means something added to enhance or complete; survey is a method of gathering information; suppress means to restrain or stop something.