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
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
riderone that rides
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
retaliateto return like for like
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
dissonancelack of agreement
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness