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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WordMeaning
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
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lethalof, relating to, or causing death
atypicalnot typical : irregular
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
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brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy