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 |
|---|---|
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |