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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dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
remittancea sum of money remitted
determinatehaving defined limits
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vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
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