In the context of the etymology provided, "surreal" refers to something that goes beyond realism, often implying a sense of the bizarre or the dreamlike. Therefore, in paragraph 8, "surreal" would most closely mean inexplicable or unbelievable, as it suggests something that cannot be easily understood or is beyond ordinary experience.
If you need a more specific answer based on the content of paragraph 8, please provide the text of that paragraph for a more accurate interpretation.