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 |
|---|---|
| progeny | descendants |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| espouse | marry |
| beguile | hoodwink |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| politic | political |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |