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
beelinea straight direct course
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
inflateddistended with air or gas
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular