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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impasse | a predicament affording no obvious escape |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |