GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
facileeasily accomplished or attained
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as