GRE Word List

CENTRIFUGAL

proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis

The meaning of the word centrifugal is proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis.

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WordMeaning
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach