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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
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| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
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