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
shama trick that deludes : hoax
durationcontinuance in time
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage