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
addressto mark directions for delivery on
interrogateto question formally and systematically
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
misadventuremisfortune
representationalone that represents: such as
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
salineconsisting of or containing salt