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
unassumingnot assuming : modest
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
fleckstreak
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another