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
verbalizeto express something in words
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource