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
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
mutedbeing mute : silent
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
pilfersteal