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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accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
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slaughterthe act of killing
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way