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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invalid | not valid: |
| demise | death |
| nova | a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| colloquy | conversation |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |