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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WordMeaning
ossifyto change into bone
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
parlancespeech
redressto set right : remedy
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
detachedstanding by itself : separate
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort