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
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
repastsomething taken as food : meal
hotheada hotheaded person
ephemerallasting a very short time
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism