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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |