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

WordMeaning
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
preamblean introductory statement
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
dodderingfeeble