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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WordMeaning
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
recuperateto get back : regain
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall