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 |
|---|---|
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| duration | continuance in time |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| aggrandize | to make great or greater : increase |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |