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
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
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toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
dismissto permit or cause to leave
poreto gaze intently
wagto be in motion : stir