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
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
slewa large number
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
alludeto make indirect reference