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
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
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renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
miragean optical (see optical
duressforcible restraint or restriction
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
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clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)