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
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
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expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
comportto be fitting : accord
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figmentsomething made up or contrived
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