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
retortto pay or hurl back : return
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soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
implyto express indirectly
galea strong current of air:
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
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peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
saboteurone that practices sabotage