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).

Random words

WordMeaning
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
comestibleedible
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges