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
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
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impenitentnot penitent
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag