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
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
ruffiana brutal person : bully
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable