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
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
enduringlasting
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
caninea conical pointed tooth
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
woefulfull of woe : grievous
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm