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
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
propellantcapable of propelling
cataclysmflood
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
floridvery flowery in style : ornate