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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| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
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| rightful | just |