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 |
|---|---|
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| implode | to burst inward |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |