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).

Random words

WordMeaning
enraptureto fill with delight
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
propulsivetending or having power to propel
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance