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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habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
stratageman artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique