GRE Word List
SURPASS
to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
The meaning of the word surpass is to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| indigenous | produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| turbid | thick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
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