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
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
exudeto ooze out
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
dominaterule
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper