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 |
|---|---|
| brazen | made of brass |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| doddering | feeble |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |