GRE Word List
SURMOUNT
to prevail over : overcome
The meaning of the word surmount is to prevail over : overcome.
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|---|---|
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
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| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
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| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
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| ensconce | shelter |
