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
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
anarchyabsence of government
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods