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
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
gerontocracyrule by elders