GRE Word List
BRAND
a charred piece of wood
The meaning of the word brand is a charred piece of wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |