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 |
|---|---|
| imperceptible | not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle |
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| deify | to make a god of |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| remediable | capable of being remedied |
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