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
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
provisionthe act or process of providing
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness