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
perforateto make a hole through
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
sparseof few and scattered elements
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
braga pompous or boastful statement