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
missivea written communication : letter
irreverencelack of reverence
depositiona testifying especially before a court
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
edificebuilding
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
wastrelvagabond
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity