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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |