GRE Word List

BRAND

a charred piece of wood

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

Random words

WordMeaning
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
immaculatespotlessly clean