GRE Word List

SURMOUNT

to prevail over : overcome

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

Random words

WordMeaning
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
inequityinjustice
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
woefulfull of woe : grievous
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
skimpskimpy
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
quietudea quiet state : repose
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious