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
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
tentativenot fully worked out or developed