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 |
---|---|
luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility |
galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |