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
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
nourishnurture
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity