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 |
|---|---|
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| hirsute | hairy |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |