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 |
|---|---|
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| ploy | escapade |
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| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| sundry | including many things of different kinds : miscellaneous |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |