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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| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| appease | pacify |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| raspy | harsh |
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