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
immobilitynot moving : motionless
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
politypolitical organization
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
briman upper or outer margin : verge
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
woefulfull of woe : grievous