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
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
traverseto go or travel across or over
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
obesehaving excessive body fat
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
propulsivetending or having power to propel
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)