GRE Word List
BRINK
edge
The meaning of the word brink is edge.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |