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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profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
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devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
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referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming