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
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
deprecateto express disapproval of
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied