GRE Word List
FRINGE
an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
The meaning of the word fringe is an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ovation | a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| botch | an inflammatory sore |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| flounder | flatfish |
| groom | bridegroom |
| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |