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 |
|---|---|
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| finery | ornament |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |