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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wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
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nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
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