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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WordMeaning
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
stoutstrong of character: such as
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
darta light spear
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate