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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WordMeaning
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
penchanta strong and continued inclination
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly