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
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking