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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| dull | tedious |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| hardy | bold |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |