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
representationalone that represents: such as
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge