GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness