GRE Word List

SURMOUNT

to prevail over : overcome

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

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WordMeaning
invalidateto make invalid
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
gustoan individual or special taste
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
gesticulationthe act of making gestures