Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A stopping or ending of something, often referring to a pause or break in an activity.

Example: The surcease of hostilities brought relief to the war-torn region.

Definition: To bring something to an end or to stop it.

Example: The company decided to surcease all operations due to financial difficulties.

Definition: A term used to describe a sound that is produced without vocal cord vibration, or something that lacks meaning or sense.

Example: The teacher explained that a surd is a voiceless sound in linguistics.

Definition: A type of number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, often represented as a root symbol, like the square root of 2.

Example: The square root of 2 is a surd because it cannot be simplified to a whole number.

Definition: Certain to succeed or achieve the desired outcome.

Example: This plan is a surefire way to win the competition.

Definition: A method or plan that is guaranteed to succeed or achieve a desired result.

Example: The new marketing strategy is a surefire way to increase sales.

Definition: A formal promise or guarantee made to protect against loss or failure, often involving a person who takes responsibility for another's obligations.

Example: The bank required a surety before approving the loan to ensure repayment.

Definition: A legal agreement where one person agrees to take responsibility for another person's debt or obligations if they fail to meet them.

Example: The bank required a suretyship before granting the loan to the business.

Definition: A substance that helps reduce the surface tension of liquids, making it easier for them to spread or mix. It is often used in cleaning products and in the lungs to help keep air sacs open.

Example: Surfactants are commonly found in soaps and detergents to help them clean better.

Definition: To indulge excessively or to have too much of something, especially food or drink.

Example: After the holiday feast, I felt I had surfeited on desserts.

Definition: A large amount of something, especially more than what is needed or wanted, often leading to discomfort or excess.

Example: After the holiday feast, I felt a surfeit of food and couldn't eat another bite.

Definition: To provide or give too much of something, leading to an excessive amount or feeling of fullness.

Example: The feast was so lavish that it surfeited the guests, leaving them unable to eat another bite.

Definition: Relating to or occurring on the surface of the earth.

Example: The surficial layers of soil are important for agriculture.

Definition: To suddenly increase or move forward in a powerful way, often like waves.

Example: The crowd surged forward when the concert started.

Definition: A sudden and powerful increase or movement, often referring to waves, emotions, or electrical currents.

Example: There was a surge of excitement in the crowd when the concert began.

Definition: To gradually loosen or make something less tight, especially a cable or rope.

Example: The sailor had to surge the cable to adjust the sail.

Definition: Relating to medical operations performed by doctors to treat injuries or diseases.

Example: The doctor used surgical techniques to remove the tumor safely.