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
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
residualremainder
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
efficacythe power to produce an effect
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of