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
allureto entice by charm or attraction
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
shearto cut off the hair from
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded