GRE Word List

SURMOUNT

to prevail over : overcome

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

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WordMeaning
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
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evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
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receptiveable or inclined to receive