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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hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain