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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chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
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truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
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prolongto lengthen in time : continue
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship