GRE Word List
BRUNT
main impact or shock (of an attack or blow); Ex. brunt of the argument
The meaning of the word brunt is main impact or shock (of an attack or blow); Ex. brunt of the argument.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| refectory | dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school) |
| philanderer | faithless lover; flirt |
| unkempt | disheveled; uncared for in appearance; not combed; CF. comb |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity; N. arrhythmia |
| vilify | slander; speak evil of; N. vilification |
| rancor | long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous |
| blackball | vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote |
| slough | (of a snake) shed or cast off (dead outer skin); N: outer layer that is shed |
