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 |
|---|---|
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| voluminous | having or marked by great volume or bulk : large |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |