GRE Word List
CONCENTRIC
having a common center
The meaning of the word concentric is having a common center.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| moribund | being in the state of dying : approaching death |