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 |
|---|---|
| desiccate | to dry up |
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| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
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