GRE Word List

SURMOUNT

to prevail over : overcome

The meaning of the word surmount is to prevail over : overcome.

Random words

WordMeaning
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
disportsport
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as