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 |
|---|---|
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |