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
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
kaleidoscopean 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
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
exhumedisinter
slaughterthe act of killing
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
incarcerateto put in prison
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)