GRE Word List

CONCENTRIC

having a common center

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

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ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
slanderto utter slander against : defame
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
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chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income