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
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance