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
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
markedhaving an identifying mark
deftcharacterized by facility and skill