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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| Word | Meaning |
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| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
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| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| infer | to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises |
| gust | the sensation of taste |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
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| seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |