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
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
juncturea point of time
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises