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
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust