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 |
|---|---|
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
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| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| reek | smoke |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |