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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virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
interloperone that interlopes: such as
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)