GRE Word List
PERIMETER
the boundary of a closed plane figure
The meaning of the word perimeter is the boundary of a closed plane figure.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| relapse | the act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |