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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| gestate | to carry in the uterus during pregnancy |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |