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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| Word | Meaning |
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| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| botch | an inflammatory sore |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| marrow | bone marrow |
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