GRE Word List
ASCENDANCY
controlling influence; position of controlling influence; CF. in the ascendant
The meaning of the word ascendancy is controlling influence; position of controlling influence; CF. in the ascendant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| understate | state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate |
| panache | flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache; CF. ÀÜ ŸÆ·Ą·Î Ă”À» »©ł»ŽÂ ŒŰŸŸ |
| recession | withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity |
| rebate | return of part of a payment; discount; V. |
| commune | small (often rural) community whose members share work and income; V: exchange thoughts or feelings; Ex. commune with nature |
| deciduous | falling off at a specific season or stage of growth as of leaves; Ex. deciduous tree/teeth |
| reconnaissance | survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information) |
| reprimand | reprove severely; rebuke; N. |
| euthanasia | mercy killing |
| indict | charge; N. indictment |
