GRE Word List
BRINK
edge
The meaning of the word brink is edge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| canto | one of the major divisions of a long poem |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| stratified | formed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |