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
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codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
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redressto set right : remedy
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gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other