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
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
rationalhaving reason or understanding
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
speechlessunable to speak : dumb