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
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
promptto move to action : incite
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
sciondescendant
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory