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 |
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contest | strive |
scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
quizzical | comically quaint |
nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
gazette | newspaper |