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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| encompass | include |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| regime | regimen |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |