GRE Word List

DECLIVITY

downward inclination

The meaning of the word declivity is downward inclination.

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litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
woefulfull of woe : grievous
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
viandan item of food