GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
distortto twist (see twist
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
enduringlasting