ascendencynoun · Level 3 SAT1the state that exists when one person or group has power over anotherThe merchant class gained ascendency as the old aristocracy squandered its wealth and influence.ModuleLevel 3RegistertoneCollectionCollection 088SAT Complete planAlso in Collection 088imploring, presumptuousness, deluxe, audaciousness, brusk, disaffection, mannerism, reverence and 1 more