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 |
|---|---|
| encompass | surround; include; Ex. His activities encompass publishing and computers. |
| slew | large quantity or number; Ex. slew of errands left |
| impugn | dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight |
| engaged | employed; busy; betrothed; involved in conflict |
| dolt | slow-thinking stupid person; CF. dull |
| skulk | move furtively and secretly; Ex. He skulked through the less fashionable sections of the city. |
| fatuous | smugly and unconsciously foolish; inane; silly; N. fatuity, fatuousness |
| culvert | artificial channel for water; drain crossing under a road |
| contest | dispute; argue about the rightness of; compete for; try to win; Ex. contest the election results; Ex. contest a seat in Parliament; N. |
| progenitor | ancestor |