GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

Random words

WordMeaning
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation