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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somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
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embitterto excite bitter feelings in
trancestupor
conscientiousmeticulous
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emollientmaking soft or supple
mysticmystical