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 |
|---|---|
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
| dissimulate | to hide under a false appearance |