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 |
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| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| utopia | a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| chivalrous | valiant |
| granulate | to form or crystallize into grains or granules |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |