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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
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| pummel | pound |
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| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
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| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| rank | relative standing or position |