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 |
|---|---|
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| droop | to hang or incline downward |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| dowry | the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage |