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.

Random words

WordMeaning
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
abateto decrease in force or intensity
punditpandit
legenda story coming down from the past
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
repercussionreflection