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
stoutstrong of character: such as
violatebreak
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
outragean act of violence or brutality
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)