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
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
hazarda source of danger