GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

Random words

WordMeaning
abortiveprematurely born
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
concentrichaving a common center
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
afterlifean existence after death
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking