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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

surmount

IPA: /sərˈmaʊnt/

KK: /sɚˈmaʊnt/

transitive verb

Definition: To overcome a difficulty or obstacle; to be on top of something.

Example: She was able to surmount all the challenges in her path to success.

surmountable

IPA: /sərˈmaʊntəbl/

KK: /sɚˈmaʊntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can be overcome or dealt with successfully.

Example: The challenges we face are surmountable if we work together.

surpass

IPA: /sərˈpæs/

KK: /sɚˈpæs/

transitive verb

Definition: To go beyond or do better than something or someone in quality, amount, or degree.

Example: She hopes to surpass her previous record in the next race.

surpassable

IPA: /sərˈpæsəbl/

KK: /sɜrˈpæsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be exceeded or done better than; something that can be overcome or surpassed.

Example: The athlete's record was considered surpassable by many competitors.

surpassing

IPA: /sərˈpæsɪŋ/

KK: /sɚˈpæsɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is exceptional or exceeds the usual standards or expectations.

Example: Her surpassing talent in music impressed everyone at the concert.

surpassingly

IPA: /sərˈpæsɪŋli/

KK: /sɜrˈpæsɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is better or greater than others; exceptionally.

Example: She performed surpassingly well in the competition, impressing everyone with her skills.

surplus

IPA: /ˈsɜːrpləs/

KK: /ˈsɜrpləs/

adjective

Definition: More than what is needed or required; extra.

Example: The store had a surplus of apples after the harvest.

noun

Definition: An amount that is more than what is needed or required.

Example: The company had a surplus of goods after the holiday season.

surplusage

IPA: /ˈsɜːrpləsɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈsɜrpləsɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: An unnecessary amount of words or information that does not add value to what is being said or written.

Example: The report was filled with surplusage, making it difficult to find the main points.

surprisal

IPA: /sərˈpraɪzəl/

KK: /sərˈpraɪzəl/

noun

Definition: The act of causing someone to feel surprised or the condition of being taken by surprise.

Example: The surprisal of the unexpected news left everyone speechless.

surreal

IPA: /səˈrɪəl/

KK: /səˈrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a strange or dreamlike quality that is unusual or unexpected.

Example: The painting had a surreal quality, making it feel like a scene from a dream.

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