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 |
|---|---|
| immobility | not moving : motionless |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| sensitization | the action or process of sensitizing |
| polity | political organization |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |