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 |
|---|---|
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| dysentery | a disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |