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 |
|---|---|
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
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