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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WordMeaning
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
filthfoul or putrid matter
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derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
thespianactor
abbreviateto make briefer
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acuitykeenness of perception
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)