GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
induceto move by persuasion or influence
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
ossifyto change into bone
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
irreverencelack of reverence
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
edicta proclamation having the force of law