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 |
|---|---|
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| momentum | a property (see property |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |