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
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
delusivelikely to delude
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
obscuredark
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces