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 |
|---|---|
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| exhume | disinter |
| transcendental | transcendent |