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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| benison | blessing |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| championship | designation as champion |