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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
conveyancethe action of conveying
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
passepast one's prime
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
sybaritevoluptuary
esteemthe regard in which one is held