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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ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
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obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
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inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
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