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 |
|---|---|
| egregious | conspicuous |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| overthrow | overturn |
| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |