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
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
beelinea straight direct course
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
brookcreek
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance