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 |
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detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
motley | variegated in color |
seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
wither | to become dry and sapless |
ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
bauble | trinket |