GRE Word List
HEGEMONY
preponderant influence or authority over others : domination
The meaning of the word hegemony is preponderant influence or authority over others : domination.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
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