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 |
|---|---|
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| dour | stern |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |
| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |