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
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
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blotchto mark or mar with blotches
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
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withholdto hold back from action : check
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality