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 |
|---|---|
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| commodious | comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy |
| exhume | disinter |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |