Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The condition of being strange or dreamlike, often in a way that is difficult to understand or explain.

Example: The artist's work captures the essence of surreality, making viewers question reality itself.

Definition: In a manner that is dreamlike or bizarre, often resembling a dream or fantasy rather than reality.

Example: The landscape was so beautiful that it felt surreally enchanting, as if it were taken from a painting.

Definition: A response or reply made by a plaintiff in a legal case, specifically to counter a defendant's previous statement or argument.

Example: In the courtroom, the lawyer prepared a surrejoinder to address the defendant's claims.

Definition: To give oneself up to someone or something, often in a situation of defeat or conflict.

Example: After a long battle, the soldiers decided to surrender to the enemy forces.

Definition: The act of giving up control or possession of something to someone else, often in a formal or legal context.

Example: The general ordered his troops to make a surrender to avoid further casualties.

Definition: To give up control or possession of something, often to someone else, or to stop resisting.

Example: After a long battle, the soldiers decided to surrender to the enemy forces.

Definition: Done in a secret or sneaky way, often to avoid being noticed or caught.

Example: He took a surreptitious glance at the answers on his friend's paper during the exam.

Definition: In a way that is done secretly or quietly, often to avoid being noticed or to keep something hidden.

Example: She surreptitiously glanced at her phone during the meeting.

Definition: The practice where a woman carries and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple who cannot have children themselves.

Example: Surrogacy has become a popular option for many couples looking to start a family.

Definition: Referring to something that acts as a substitute or replacement for another thing.

Example: The surrogate mother carried the baby for the couple who could not conceive.

Definition: A person or thing that acts as a substitute for another, especially in a family or social role.

Example: The couple decided to have a surrogate to help them start a family.

Definition: To appoint someone to take the place of another person, especially as a replacement or successor.

Example: The committee decided to surrogate a new leader after the previous one resigned.

Definition: An extra tax that is added on top of the regular tax, usually applied to income that exceeds a certain amount.

Example: The government introduced a surtax on high earners to increase revenue for public services.

Definition: An additional tax imposed on top of an existing tax, usually applied to higher income levels or specific goods.

Example: The government decided to levy a surtax on high earners to fund public services.

Definition: To watch or monitor someone or something closely, often for security or safety reasons.

Example: The police decided to surveil the suspect's activities for several weeks.