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
exudeto ooze out
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment