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
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
parochialof or relating to a church parish
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice