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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WordMeaning
egregiousconspicuous
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
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gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God