GRE Word List

BRUNT

the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)

The meaning of the word brunt is the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack).

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aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
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demisedeath
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
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wagto be in motion : stir