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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| Word | Meaning |
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| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |