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
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
headlongheadfirst
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
meleea confused struggle