GRE Word List

BRAND

a charred piece of wood

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

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WordMeaning
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
remittancea sum of money remitted
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage