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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balma balsamic (see balsamic
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creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
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bolstera long pillow or cushion
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy