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
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
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deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
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