GRE Word List

PREVAIL

to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph

The meaning of the word prevail is to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph.

Random words

WordMeaning
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid