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
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
dripto let fall in drops
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness