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 |
|---|---|
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| voluptuous | suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| clapper | one that claps: such as |