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 |
|---|---|
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| decorum | literary and dramatic propriety : fitness |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |