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 |
|---|---|
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| raiment | clothing |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |