GRE Word List
SURMOUNT
to prevail over : overcome
The meaning of the word surmount is to prevail over : overcome.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| finished | entirely done |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |