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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sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
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facilitateto make easier : help bring about
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
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rubrican authoritative rule