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 |
|---|---|
| ultimatum | a final proposition, condition, or demand |
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| iconoclastic | a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions |
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