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 |
|---|---|
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| categorical | absolute |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |