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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leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
droopto hang or incline downward
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
notableworthy of note : remarkable
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage