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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puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
congenialpleasant
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
bewareto be on one's guard
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
civilof or relating to citizens
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance