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).

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WordMeaning
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
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shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
ployescapade
slackento make less active : slow up
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray