GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
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inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
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peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition