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 |
|---|---|
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| emboss | to raise the surface of into bosses |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| gusto | an individual or special taste |
| postulate | demand |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| reaper | one that reaps |