GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
coalesceto grow together
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste