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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| edifice | building |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |