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 |
|---|---|
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| latch | to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| purported | reputed |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| forte | one's strong point |