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
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
rankrelative standing or position
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
relishcharacteristic flavor
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
appendattach