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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unwittingnot knowing : unaware
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abjureto renounce upon oath
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
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