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 |
|---|---|
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| universal | including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| obscure | dark |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |