GRE Word List
ACCLIVITY
an ascending slope (as of a hill)
The meaning of the word acclivity is an ascending slope (as of a hill).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rendition | the act or result of rendering something: such as |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| outskirts | a part remote from the center : border |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |