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 |
|---|---|
| recast | to cast again |
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| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| agglomeration | the action or process of collecting in a mass |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| chaff | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
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| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |