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 |
|---|---|
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| granary | a storehouse for threshed grain |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
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| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |