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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |