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
badinageplayful repartee : banter
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
phenomenaphenomenon
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services