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 |
|---|---|
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| savant | a person of learning |
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |