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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abode | the place where one lives : home |
| bulk | magnitude |
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| stilted | pompous |
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| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |
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