Ascent
easyuh-SENT
noun
Definition
The act of rising or climbing up; an upward slope or path
Examples
“The ascent to the mountain peak took three days.”
“Her ascent to the position of CEO was remarkably swift.”
Synonyms
climbriseelevationadvancement
Antonyms
descentdeclinefallplunge
Categories
GRE Tip
Ascent is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "climb" or "rise" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "descent".
Related GRE Words
meandering
Following a winding course; rambling and unfocused
nomadic
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place
prescribe
To recommend or authorize; to lay down as a rule
roving
Constantly moving; wandering
stationary
Not moving or not intended to be moved
itinerant
Traveling from place to place
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