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.

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belateddelayed beyond the usual time
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squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
donto put on (an article of clothing)
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff