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 |
|---|---|
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |