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
miscreantunbelieving
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow