GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

Random words

WordMeaning
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
reckoncount
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
collateto compare critically
grudgingunwilling
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party