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
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
expoundto set forth : state
tillerone that tills : cultivator
legerdemainsleight of hand
predecessorone that precedes
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
degradationthe act or process of degrading
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
engenderbeget