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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |