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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| Word | Meaning |
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| supplicant | one who supplicates |
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| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
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| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| beleaguer | besiege |
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