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
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
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concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
sidetracksiding
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
obsequya funeral or burial rite
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