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
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
prattleprate
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)