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
redressto set right : remedy
untenablenot able to be defended
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
museto become absorbed in thought
paragona model of excellence or perfection
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
flounderflatfish
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold