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
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
spruceto make spruce