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 |
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| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
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| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
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