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
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
invoketo petition for help or support
declivitydownward inclination
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling