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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |