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

WordMeaning
apprehendarrest
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
capsizeto cause to overturn
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of