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
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
botchan inflammatory sore
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
vixena female fox
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use