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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congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
regimen | a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient |
clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
accessible | capable of being reached |
blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |