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
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
replicateduplicate
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
coalesceto grow together
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)