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
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
laxloose