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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WordMeaning
itineranttraveling from place to place
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lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
affluenceabundance of property : wealth