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
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
blanchto take the color out of
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
pugilistfighter
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent