GRE Word List
SURMOUNT
to prevail over : overcome
The meaning of the word surmount is to prevail over : overcome.
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| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| haven | harbor |
| groom | bridegroom |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
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