Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A toxic white crystal substance that comes from certain seeds and is used to make alcohol undrinkable.

Example: Brucine is often used in laboratories for its chemical properties.

Definition: A loud noise or clamor, often used to refer to a rumor or an abnormal sound heard in medical examinations.

Example: The rumor about the new policy created quite a bruit in the office.

Definition: To spread or announce news or information widely.

Example: The journalist decided to bruit the rumors about the upcoming election.

Definition: Relating to or happening in the winter season.

Example: The brumal winds swept through the empty streets, signaling the arrival of winter.

Definition: The main impact or force of something, especially in a difficult situation or attack.

Example: During the storm, the coastal towns bore the brunt of the strong winds and heavy rain.

Definition: Rough or abrupt in manner; curt or blunt in speech.

Example: His brusk response surprised everyone at the meeting.

Definition: The most abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often to the point of being rude or unfriendly.

Example: His bruskest response left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.

Definition: Rude or abrupt in the way someone speaks or behaves, often without considering others' feelings.

Example: His brusque reply surprised everyone at the meeting.

Definition: In a way that is sudden and often rude, without taking time to be polite or gentle.

Example: She answered the question brusquely, showing her impatience.

Definition: The quality of being abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often to the point of being rude.

Example: Her brusqueness made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.

Definition: More abrupt or curt in manner or speech than usual.

Example: His brusquer tone made it clear he was not in the mood for conversation.