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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| brawny | muscular |
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| truculence | the quality or state of being truculent |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
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| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |