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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| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| asunder | into parts |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| inanimate | not animate: |
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