GRE Word List

DECLIVITY

downward inclination

The meaning of the word declivity is downward inclination.

Random words

WordMeaning
groucha fit of bad temper
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
prodigya highly talented child or youth
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor