GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
primatea bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
collectedgathered together
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously