GRE Word List

SURMOUNT

to prevail over : overcome

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

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affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
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pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
havenharbor
groombridegroom
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distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
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