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
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis