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 |
|---|---|
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| matrimony | the state of being married : marriage |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| nourishment | food |