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
cessiona yielding to another : concession
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
uniquebeing the only one : sole
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity