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 |
|---|---|
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| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| symmetry | balanced proportions |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
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