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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aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
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expoundto set forth : state
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control