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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idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
discloseto make known or public
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
ponderousof very great weight
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
executorone who executes something
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder