GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous