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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| spruce | to make spruce |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| pander | to act as a pander |
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| meager | having little flesh : thin |