GRE Word List

SURMOUNT

to prevail over : overcome

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

Random words

WordMeaning
raspyharsh
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
decreean order usually having the force of law
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid