GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

Random words

WordMeaning
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
ricketyaffected with rickets
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
minusculevery small