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
knolla small round hill : mound
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
growlrumble
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
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quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants