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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
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| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
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| momentum | a property (see property |
| denizen | inhabitant |
| rustle | to make or cause a rustle |
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