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 |
|---|---|
| contest | strive |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| gazette | newspaper |