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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WordMeaning
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explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
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vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
compulsorymandatory
reckoncount