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
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
executionerone who executes
trappingsoutward signs
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
appendattach
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
raptlifted up and carried away
leave-takingdeparture
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will