GRE Word List
CENTRIPETAL
proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
The meaning of the word centripetal is proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| purported | reputed |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |