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
submergeto put under water
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
striatedmarked with striations or striae
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
dingydirty
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious