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 |
|---|---|
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| pilfer | steal |
| acquittal | a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process |
| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
