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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |