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
significanthaving meaning
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
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avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
sobernot intoxicated
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