Word of the day, Ascension Our word of the day from The Arbiter is Ascension Meaning The act of rising to a higher position, level, or status, such as someone's ascension to a leadership role or higher rank. Synonyms - Elevation - Uplift - Soaring Pronunciation /əˈsɛnʃən/ READ ALSO: ‏Word of the day, Doggedness  Example Most of our leaders overlook their own flaws while focusing on others' failings, as if their minds were swapped with donkeys upon their ascension to leadership. Share with us a sentence with the word ascension, let's see how well you understand it...