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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WordMeaning
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
litheeasily bent or flexed
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
lopsidedleaning to one side
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)