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 |
|---|---|
| imprecation | curse |
| poise | balance |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| overblown | past the prime of bloom |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |