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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| Word | Meaning |
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| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
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| tawny | of the color tawny |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
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| indite | make up |