GRE Word List

CONCENTRIC

having a common center

The meaning of the word concentric is having a common center.

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wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
violatebreak
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
reprisea musical repetition:
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort