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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assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
savorthe taste or smell of something
adjurationa solemn oath
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: