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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |