GRE Word List

ASCENDANCY

governing or controlling influence : domination

The meaning of the word ascendancy is governing or controlling influence : domination.

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WordMeaning
validateto make legally valid : ratify
diluteattenuate
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
categoricalabsolute
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burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
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debutanteone making a debut (see debut