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 |
|---|---|
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| habitat | the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| encompass | include |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |