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
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
braga pompous or boastful statement
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
statutoryof or relating to statutes
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious