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
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
collateto compare critically
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
cullto select from a group : choose
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
determinatehaving defined limits