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
begetto procreate as the father : sire
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant