GRE Word List
SURMOUNT
to prevail over : overcome
The meaning of the word surmount is to prevail over : overcome.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| disport | sport |
| dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |