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
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
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tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
bulkmagnitude
hazarda source of danger
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness