GRE Word List
PERIPHERY
outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town
The meaning of the word periphery is outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| realm | kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility |
| plasticity | ability to be molded; ADJ. plastic: capable of being shaped or molded; Ex. plastic material such as clay |
| maniacal | raging mad; insane; N. maniac: insane person; CF. mania: disorder of the mind; intense enthusiasm |
| squat | short and thick; stocky; Ex. ugly squat tower; V. N. |
| sour | having a sharp or acid taste; acid; tart; bad-tempered; V. |
| feral | (of an animal) not domestic; wild |
| maul | handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer |
| meager | scanty; inadequate |
| juggernaut | irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path |
| industrious | diligent; hard-working; N. industry |
