GRE Word List

BRINK

edge

The meaning of the word brink is edge.

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WordMeaning
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
minusculevery small
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission