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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| venue | locale |
| discretion | individual choice or judgment |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |