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
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
repudiateto refuse to accept
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
shearto cut off the hair from
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance