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
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
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repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
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arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
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rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
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