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
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
attentivemindful
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
balkto refuse abruptly
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end