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

WordMeaning
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
documentproof
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
slanderto utter slander against : defame
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on