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 |
|---|---|
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| provenance | origin |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |