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
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
implodeto burst inward
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
convolutedhaving convolutions
peccadilloa slight offense