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

WordMeaning
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
caterto provide a supply of food
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
raimentclothing
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
citadela fortress that commands (see command
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity