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 |
|---|---|
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| nexus | connection |