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 |
|---|---|
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |