GRE Word List
DECLIVITY
downward slope
The meaning of the word declivity is downward slope.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dexterous | skillful; skill in using hands or mind; N. dexterity |
| fulsome | disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire |
| objective | not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim |
| deference | courteous regard for another's wish; courteous yielding to another's wish or opinion (showing respect); ADJ. deferential; OP. effrontery |
| virile | manly; having masculine spirit or strength; full of strength |
| shudder | shake uncontrollably; tremble; V. |
| pine | long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline |
| reticent | inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence |
| percussion | striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion |
| incinerate | burn to ashes |