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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voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
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tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
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discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve