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 |
|---|---|
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| sententious | given to or abounding in aphoristic expression |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |