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 |
|---|---|
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| swill | wash |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| cloister | a monastic establishment |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |