GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
elysianof or relating to Elysium
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
sparenot being used
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord