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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WordMeaning
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
extrudeto force, press, or push out
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
brazenmade of brass
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest