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

WordMeaning
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
promptto move to action : incite
shoveto push along
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous