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
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
sedentarynot migratory : settled
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
raffleto engage in a raffle
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
ripto tear or split apart or open
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
slaughterthe act of killing