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
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain