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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WordMeaning
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
inundateoverwhelm
trekto make one's way arduously
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
rustleto make or cause a rustle
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
predetermineforeordain
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
ponderousof very great weight