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 |
|---|---|
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| provincial | the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |