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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entity | being |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| exegesis | exposition |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |