GRE Word List

PERIPHERAL

of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part

The meaning of the word peripheral is of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part.

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WordMeaning
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
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subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
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