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 |
|---|---|
| retrench | cut down |
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |