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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| douse | to plunge into water |
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| equine | of, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |