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 |
|---|---|
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| bauble | trinket |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |