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 |
|---|---|
| culmination | the action of culminating |
| executioner | one who executes |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |