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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| lectern | a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |