GRE Word List
PERIPHERY
the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
The meaning of the word periphery is the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imprecation | curse |
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
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| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| graphic | of or relating to the pictorial arts |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
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| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |