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 |
|---|---|
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |