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
plummetto fall perpendicularly
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
canarda false or unfounded report or story
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time