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
understateto represent as less than is the case
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
aperturean opening or open space : hole
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
riftfissure
motleyvariegated in color