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
frivolousof little weight or importance
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
enhanceheighten
slywise in practical affairs
blanchto take the color out of
impetusa driving force : impulse
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence