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 |
|---|---|
| rapture | an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| existential | of, relating to, or affirming existence |
| hortatory | hortative |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |