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 |
|---|---|
| mode | an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| jargon | the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |