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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ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove