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
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
whimsywhim
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm