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 |
|---|---|
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| concur | to express agreement |
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |