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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| prosper | to succeed in an enterprise or activity |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |