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
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
potablesuitable for drinking
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
bestowto put to use : apply
leave-takingdeparture
preyan animal taken by a predator as food