GRE Word List
BRINK
edge
The meaning of the word brink is edge.
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| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
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| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| pliant | pliable |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| sublimate | sublime |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |