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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arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
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depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
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snipa small piece that is snipped off
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal