GRE Word List
PERIPHERAL
of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest
The meaning of the word peripheral is of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debase | degrade; reduce in quality or value; degenerate; lower in esteem; disgrace; N. debasement |
| obstreperous | boisterous; noisy and uncontrollable |
| multiform | having many forms |
| industrious | diligent; hard-working; N. industry |
| imbecility | weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool |
| labyrinth | maze |
| adulation | flattery; admiration that is more than is necessary or deserved |
| defection | desertion |
| debonair | (of men) friendly, charming, and fashionably dressed; aiming to please; CF. of good disposition |
| grim | causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile |
