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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inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
licensepermission to act
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water