GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
franticemotionally out of control
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
outstripto go faster or farther than
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
forlornbereft
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer