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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pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
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elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
boostto push or shove up from below
igniteto set afire
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long