GRE Word List
CONCENTRIC
having a common center
The meaning of the word concentric is having a common center.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| adhere | to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing |
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| filth | foul or putrid matter |