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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bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
writheto twist into coils or folds
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slanderto utter slander against : defame
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
meddlesomegiven to meddling
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging