GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
prongfork
assailto attack violently : assault
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive