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

WordMeaning
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
malodoroushaving a bad odor
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
satiatefilled to satiety
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
overweeningarrogant