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
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
impingeencroach
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide