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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allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
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counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
solicitto make petition to : entreat
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
embossto raise the surface of into bosses