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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
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| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
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| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| vertex | the top of the head |
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| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |