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
sentinelsentry
nourishnurture
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convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
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confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
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intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
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