Brook
hardbrook
verb
Definition
(verb) To tolerate or allow; (noun) a small stream
Examples
“The dictator would brook no opposition to his rule.”
“She brooks no interference in her personal affairs.”
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GRE Tip
Brook is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "tolerate" or "endure" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "reject".
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