English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

the outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.")

an amount that is more than is needed; extra; ("That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.")

to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; n. something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected

to give control of oneself or one's property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat

to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something

to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation

to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty

to cause to stop for a period of time

to take into the stomach through the mouth

to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office ("The chief justice will swear in the president.")