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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| Word | Meaning |
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| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| shack | hut |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
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