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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WordMeaning
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
oligarchygovernment by the few
sleightdeceitful craftiness
congenialpleasant
commemorateto call to remembrance
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
impetusa driving force : impulse
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
totterto move unsteadily : stagger