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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| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| panache | an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet |
| paramour | lover |
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| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |