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
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
miragean optical (see optical
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless