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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| ram | a male sheep |
| obscure | dark |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| scholarly | of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned |