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
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach