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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WordMeaning
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed