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 |
|---|---|
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |