GRE Word List

PERIPHERY

the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve

The meaning of the word periphery is the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve.

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WordMeaning
finishto come to an end : terminate
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
ventto provide with a vent
outstripto go faster or farther than
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
exhumedisinter
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals