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.

Random words

WordMeaning
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)