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.

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WordMeaning
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
betrayto lead astray
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
evoketo call forth or up: such as
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid