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
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
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feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
distendextend
recountto relate in detail : narrate
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to