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 |
|---|---|
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |