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
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room