GRE Word List

VERGE

brink

The meaning of the word verge is brink.

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WordMeaning
pitfalltrap
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness