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
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
immobilitynot moving : motionless
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
seedycontaining or full of seeds
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
reprisea musical repetition:
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