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
garnerto gather into storage
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language