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
lagone that lags or is last
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
crossbreedhybridize
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision