GRE Word List

SURMOUNT

to prevail over : overcome

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

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WordMeaning
dripto let fall in drops
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
paradigmexample
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped