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.

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WordMeaning
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
redressto set right : remedy
receptiveable or inclined to receive
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
impoverishto make poor
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements