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
ployescapade
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade