GRE Word List

VERGE

brink

The meaning of the word verge is brink.

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WordMeaning
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
combustiblecapable of combustion
lacerationthe act of lacerating
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune