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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acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
itineranttraveling from place to place
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
malodoroushaving a bad odor
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn