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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| quench | put out |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| unfrock | defrock |