GRE Word List
PREPONDERANCE
a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
The meaning of the word preponderance is a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| outlandish | of or relating to another country : foreign |
| forego | to go before : precede |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |