1. Conferred - Gave
2. Incited - Urged
3. Surmounted - Excelled
4. Clamoured - Shouted
Explanation
1. One of the meanings of the verb "to confer" is to give, specially an honor, official title, or ability to someone.
2. To incite is to encourage, try to persuade, to cause or urge someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent.
3. To surmount means to deal successfully with a difficulty or problem, that is to say, to excel.
4. To clamour is to make a loud complaint or demand, similar to shout, which is to speak or to express emotions in a very loud voice.
