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
ramificationbranch
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
tactfulhaving or showing tact
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
antisepticopposing microbial infection
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms