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
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
connivancethe act of conniving
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds