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
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
transpireto take place : go on
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
gruntto utter a grunt
censurea judgment involving condemnation
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
prosperousauspicious
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay