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
civilof or relating to citizens
humdrummonotonous
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way