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
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
smeara viscous or sticky substance
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
embroiderto ornament with needlework
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance