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
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
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influxa coming in
succorrelief
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insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
smotherto kill by depriving of air
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