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
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
savorthe taste or smell of something
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
predisposeto dispose in advance
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude