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

WordMeaning
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
foregoto go before : precede
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
impoliticnot politic : unwise
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others