Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A military officer who ranks just below a major general and is responsible for commanding a brigade.

Example: The brigadier led his troops into battle with great courage.

Definition: A person who steals or commits crimes, often as part of a group or gang.

Example: The brigand was captured while trying to rob a traveler on the road.

Definition: The way of living or behavior associated with a bandit or robber, often involving acts of theft and violence.

Example: The villagers lived in fear of brigandage, as bandits frequently raided their homes.

Definition: The quality of being very bright or intelligent, often used to describe someone's mind or a shining light.

Example: Her brilliance in mathematics earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.

Definition: The quality of being very bright or showing great intelligence and talent.

Example: The artist's brilliancy was evident in every stroke of her brush.

Definition: Full of light or shining; also used to describe something that is magnificent or impressive, especially in terms of intelligence or creativity.

Example: She had a brilliant idea that solved the problem quickly.

Definition: A precious stone, particularly a diamond, that has been cut in a way to enhance its sparkle and shine.

Example: The ring was adorned with a brilliant that caught everyone's attention.

Definition: The edge or border of something, especially a steep place like a cliff or the point where something is about to happen.

Example: Standing at the brink of the cliff, she felt a rush of excitement and fear.

Definition: The act of taking risks in a dangerous situation to gain an advantage, especially in politics or negotiations.

Example: The two countries engaged in brinkmanship, each trying to outdo the other in their threats.

Definition: The practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge of disaster in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome.

Example: The negotiations were marked by brinksmanship, as both sides threatened to walk away from the table.

Definition: The powerful effect that occurs when energy is suddenly released in an explosion, causing shattering or breaking.

Example: The brisance of the explosive was so strong that it shattered windows miles away.