GRE Word List

BRAND

a charred piece of wood

The meaning of the word brand is a charred piece of wood.

Random words

WordMeaning
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
meleea confused struggle
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)