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
depravitya corrupt act or practice
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visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
betrayto lead astray
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