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
dulltedious
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
contagiona contagious disease
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
sparenot being used