GRE Word List

OUTSKIRTS

a part remote from the center : border

The meaning of the word outskirts is a part remote from the center : border.

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WordMeaning
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
savanta person of learning
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining