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 |
|---|---|
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| gnarl | snarl |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| browse | to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |