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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| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
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| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |