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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| grandiloquent | a lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |