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.

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WordMeaning
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
rubrican authoritative rule
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
plauditan act or round of applause