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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ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
dismissto permit or cause to leave
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household