GRE Word List

BRAND

a charred piece of wood

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

Random words

WordMeaning
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
baubletrinket
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
componenta constituent part : ingredient
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water