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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dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
requiteto make return for : repay
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
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irreverencelack of reverence
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome