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 |
|---|---|
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
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| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
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| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
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